IN THIS ISSUE
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Mesa Parks and Rec offers fun, inclusive programs for ages 6+ with developmental disabilities
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
As the director of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, I am thrilled to offer a wide range of recreational classes, activities and events for people of all ages and abilities We have over 2,060 acres of park land, including 209 parks with unique playgrounds, first-class athletic fields, 9 aquatic centers, splash pads, trails, 6 recreation centers, the Mesa Convention Center, Amphitheatre, The POST, Dobson Ranch Golf Course, a cemetery, and 2 spring training baseball stadiums! Our refreshed PLAYBOOK magazine is published seasonally and contains information about the classes, activities, and special events produced by the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department. We offer hundreds of programs and classes including adult sports, youth sports, adaptive programs, tennis lessons and leagues, pickleball lessons, water exercise, swim lessons, school break camps, enrichment classes such as STEM, Danger Scouts, yoga, martial arts, and more! We also offer a Mesa Recreation Scholarship which provides fee assistance to eligible residents Come find your next “play” to run this season in our new PLAYBOOK!
Andrea Moore Director
Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
MISSION
We contribute to a healthy and vibrant community by providing exceptional experiences and services to those who live, work and play in Mesa.
COMMITMENT
Being responsible stewards of parklands, facilities, and finances, and transparent in how we manage these resources.
Providing safe spaces and places for people to enjoy and recreate
Working together to focus on services that meet the ever-changing needs of our community.
The City of Mesa is located on the traditional lands of the O’Odham (Pima) and the Piipaash (Maricopa). Mesaaz.gov/Land
Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is looking for dedicated team players who want to spend their time making a difference in the community! We offer a variety of quality employment opportunities, enriched with learning and growth, available across several areas of full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs.
FEATURED
Part-Time
Unleash your inner kid and apply to work with us at our rec centers and youth programs!
Recreation Trainees
Recreation Aides
Recreation Assistants
Apply for an internship in one of these awesome areas with Mesa Parks and Rec:
Recreation Internship
GIS (Geographic Information System) Internship
Marketing Internship
Mesa Parks and Rec hosts many fun and engaging programs for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 6 and up
To see additional listings for all ages please visit us at mesaparks com
ADAPTIVE SPORTS
Adaptive Swim Team / Ages 6+
Adaptive Bocce / Ages 6+
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Adaptive Camp Carley for a Day / Ages 16+
Adaptive Rock Climbing / Ages 8+
SOCIAL PROGRAM
Adaptive TGIF - Halloween Bash / Ages 16+
Adaptive Buddyverse - Art Attack! / Ages 6-17
SPECIAL INTEREST / HOBBIES
Adaptive Yoga / Ages 12+
Adaptive Fashion Show / Ages 16+
We strive to be inclusive in all activities and programs Every effort will be made to place participants in their desired activities regardless of physical or developmental disabilities or special needs
The City of Mesa has a variety of fun and engaging programs for teens including sports, STEM, and social activities, and opportunities for service volunteering! Don’t miss out on the chance to have fun, make friends, stay active and impact your community
TEEN TABLETOP / AGES 13-17
@ Eagles Community Center
SUPER SMASH BROS E-SPORTS
TOURNAMENT / AGES 13-17
@ Red Mountain Center
TEEN FLAG FOOTBALL / AGES 13-17
@ Red Mountain Fields
JUNIOR TENNIS - CAMPS
Level 3/4 / AGES 10-17
Helping Youth Produce Excellence (H.Y.P.E.)
The H.Y.P.E. program is a teen leadership initiative that builds skills through workshops, service projects, and mentorship with City of Mesa staff offering hands-on experience, professional connections, and opportunities to collaborate with like-minded peers.
TEEN HYPE PROGRAM / AGES 13-17
@ Red Mountain Center
EVENTS
DIVE-IN MOVIES
@ Brimhall Aquatic Complex
August 16, 2025 - BRAVE
PUMPKIN SPLASH
@ Stapley Aquatic Complex
October 25, 2025
EXTENDED PUBLIC HOURS
Skyline and Rhodes pools are still making waves! Join us Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 PM through August 31!
Both locations will also be open on Labor Day, Monday, September 1! come splash with us from 1 to 5 PM!
CLASSES PASSES
LAP SWIM / AGES 13+
Skyline and Kino Aquatic Centers: 5:00–7:00 AM, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, and 5:30–7:30 PM
WATER EXERCISE / AGES
13+
@ Kino Aquatic Center Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00–7:00 AM and 6:00–7:00 PM.
@ Skyline Aquatic Center Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
RIVER WALKING/ AGES
13+
@ Mesa Aquatic Complex Mondays and Wednesday from 6:45–7:45 PM.
LAP SWIM PASS / AGES 13+
Individual - Adult (Season) $120 (Discount $90 through August 7)
Lap Swim Pass IndividualSenior (Season) $75 (Discounted $56 through August 7)
SWIM LESSONS
For Kids and Adults
SWIM LESSONS / ALL AGES
Group & Private lessons available @ Mesa Aquatic Complex
@Skyline Aquatic Center
FALL BREAK CAMP
Join our staff for full-day Fall Break Camps at Eagles Community Center, Webster Recreation Center or Jefferson Recreation Centers!
PLAY NOW!
FALL CARNIVAL
The Fall Carnival at Webster Recreation Center is back on October 24! This FREE event is open to the entire community and features games, music, and fun fall activities for all ages don’t miss this festive night of family fun!
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Our Eagles Nest, Jefferson Jungle, and Webster Cougar Clubs after-school programs offer a variety of recreational and educational opportunities every afternoon, Monday through Friday
EAGLES NEST / AGES 5-13
@ Eagles Community Center
WEBSTER COUGAR CLUB / AGES 5-13
@ Webster Recreation Center
JEFFERSON JUNGLE / AGES 5-13
@ Webster Recreation Center
DROP-IN PLAY
$3 cost
Tuesdays @ 6:00-8:30 PM
$3 cost
Fridays @ 5:30-8:30 PM
$5 cost
Fridays @ 6:00 PM
$5 cost
Mondays @ 7:30 PM
Wednesdays @ 8:00 AM
Fridays @ 7:30 PM
Saturdays @ 8:00 AM
Sundays @ 8:00 AM
DROP-IN PICKLEBALL / AGES 18+
Love pickleball and want to meet new people? Drop-in Pickleball is perfect for anyone from advancedbeginner to advanced skill levels, players self-organize for some fun, friendly and competitive play
JUNIOR TENNIS - CAMPS
Level 1- Red / AGES 5-7
Level 2 - Orange / AGES 7-11
Level 3 - Green / AGES 10-16
Level 4 - Yellow / AGES 12-17
TENNIS LEAGUES
AT MESA TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL CENTER 4125 E McKellips Rd 480-644-3874
30 Doubles and Singles
35 Doubles and Singles
40 Doubles and Singles
45 Doubles and Singles
FALL HOURS
Monday – Friday: 7 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday: 8 AM – 12 PM
Closed Sundays and holidays
PLAY NOW!
ADULT TENNIS - CLINICS
Adult Liveball / AGES 16+
Dynamite Doubles / AGES 16+
Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
DON’T FORGET!
Reservations for tennis courts, pickleball courts and ball machines can be made up to 2 weeks in advance MTPC has balls, grips, shock absorbers, and water bottles available for sale in the pro shop. MTPC can loan out tennis rackets and pickleball paddles for free with an ID. We also sell rackets and paddles!
Our Youth Sports programs give your child(ren) an opportunity to participate in team and individual sports without regard to physical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, social or economic status
NFL FLAG KINDER CLINIC / AGES 5-6
@ Eagles Soccer Complex Field
CO-ED NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE / AGES 7-14
@ Eagles Soccer Complex & Red Mountain
ALL GIRLS NFL FLAG FOOTBALL / AGES 7-12
@ Red Mountain North Field
CHEER CLINIC / AGES 7-12
@ Eagles Community Center Dance Room
LACROSSE CLINIC / AGES 7-12
@ Red Mountain North Field
SOCCER CLINIC / AGES 7-12
@ Eagles Soccer Complex
Interested in coaching a Youth Sports team? Email: mesayouthsports@mesaaz.gov
PLAYBALL MULTI-SPORT / AGES 5-12
@ Red Mountain Sports Complex
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Gather your friends, form a team and stay active in one of our many year-round men ’ s, women ’ s and co-ed organized adult sports leagues. Whether it's casual or competitive, there's always an opportunity to keep fit and have fun in the parks
Adult Sports Registration Opens:
Residents - August 11, 2025
Non-residents - August 18, 2025
ADULT KICKBALL- CO-ED / AGES 18+
@ Lehi Sports Park
ADULT CORNHOLE/ AGES 18+
@ Lehi Sports Park
ADULT VOLLEYBALL- WOMEN / AGES 16+
@ Broadway RC, Eagles CC & Jefferson RC
ADULT SOFTBALL- MENS & CO-ED / AGES 16+
@ Skyline, Eastmark, and Red Mountain Parks
ADULT PICKLEBALL 3.0 & UNDER / AGES 18+
@ Monterey Park
RECESS FOR ADULTS/ AGES 18+
@ Various locations
EARLY CHILDHOOD
ALL STAR GYMNASTICS / AGES 1-4
@ Red Mountain Center
PLAY ALONG PALS / AGES 1-4
@ Red Mountain Center
TWOOSY DOODLERS/ AGES 1-4
@ Eagles Community Center
YOUTH HOBBIES
BEGINNER’S ICE SKATING / AGES 7-12
@ Coyotes Community Ice Arena
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS / AGES 8-14
@ Red Mountain Center
DANGER SCOUTS: LEGO ROBOTEERING / AGES 8-14,
@ Red Mountain Center
INTRO TO CLASSICAL DANCE / AGES 4-8
@ Red Mountain Center
LIM KARATE / AGES 10-16
@ Red Mountain Center
Special Interest classes are taught by private contractors, providing instruction on a variety of topics and for a variety of age groups.
JUDO / AGES 10+
@ Eagles Community Center
THREE DAY PLAY / AGES 8-13
@ Eagles Community Center
ADULT HOBBIES
BELLY DANCE BASICS / AGES 16+
@ Red Mountain Center
INTRO TO VOICE OVERS / AGES 16+
@ Red Mountain Center
TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS- BEGINNERS/ AGES 16+
@ Red Mountain Center
HOBBIES FOR ALL
BABYSITTING & CHILD SAFETY
@ Red Mountain Center
DOG TRAINING
@ Eagles Community Center
All About Fall! Art Camp
All-Star Gymnastics/(Parent/Tot)
All-Star Sports
Classical Dance
Dance Stars/(Parent /Tot)
Danger Scouts
Engineer It to Win It!
Fairytale Dancers with Tumbling
Fitness Stars/(Parent/Tot)
Hip Hop Sampler
Hip Hop/Tumbling
Intro to Classical Dance
Intro to Voice Overs
Jr. Judo/Judo
Kids Dance Around The World
LEGO Roboteering!
Lim Karate (All Ages)
Mat Monkeys 1 & 2
Mini & Twoosy Doodlers
Music Stars/(Parent/Tot)
Play Along Pals
Stark Solder Scientists
Tai Chi for Wellness
Puppy Level 1 & 2
PLAY NOW!
We aim to promote understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of outdoor recreation and provide exceptional experiences in Mesa parks in an effort to connect with and re-engage the community
FUN ‘N’ FITNESS M.O.R.E. IS HERE!
Tue-Sat: Various Parks
M O R E (Mesa Outdoor Recreation
Experience) provides a mobile outdoor educational experience to City of Mesa residents within our parks, trails, and natural spaces, creating opportunities for every Mesa resident to explore, play, and thrive outdoors by bringing dynamic, barrier-free recreation and educational experiences to neighborhoods across the city
Mon-Sat: Pioneer Park and Kleinman Park
Programming centers on health & wellness, conservation, culture and learning activities. We have regular programming like sports, arts & crafts, STEM activities and community events Plus a dynamic schedule filled with unique experiences.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Mesa is buzzing with fun, free events for the whole family. Celebrate the season with community favorites like the Pumpkin Splash, Skate Party @ the Plaza, and the exciting Celebrate Mesa family fun event all perfect opportunities to enjoy seasonal festivities under the open sky Mesa truly is Your Place to Play this fall!
BOOK... YOUR NEXT EVENT!
BOOK...
BOOK... A POOL OR
THE FLOWRIDER
Mesa Parks and Rec has the answer to your next employee party, club outing or family gathering book a Mesa Pool!
Book a Pool For Aug. / Sep.
Brimhall Aquatic Complex
Carson Aquatic Complex
Fremont Aquatic Complex
Kino Aquatic Center
Mesa Aquatic Complex
Rhodes Aquatic Complex
*NEW* Party Room!
FlowRider!
Shepherd Aquatic Complex
Skyline Aquatic Center
Stapley Aquatic Complex
Pool Rental Costs Range:
$110/hr - $720/hr
Rental price is dependent on pool selection and group size!
$25 non-refundable booking fee not included.
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PROGRAM ACCOMMODATION
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HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTEREST
